Hosting a Block Party can be lot's of fun and less expensive than hiring a sitter or going out on the town.

Here are some great Block Party ideas to get you started:

• Create a family tradition
  
• Put aside one night a week to play with family and friends
  
• Let the kids invite a friend over to share in the game night
  
• Put a reminder note in the kids lunch bags about game night
  
• Let the kids pick out the snacks
  
• Have a different family host a monthly game night
  
• The losing team hosts the next party
  
• Have a game night with your neighbours
  
• Mix up teams
  
• Host a tournament
  
• Keep a fun scoreboard on the refrigerator
  
• Have small prizes
  
• Don't forget to take the phone off the hook, turn off the tv and have fun!